Description

The Passion of Joan of Arc (L'Alliance Cinematographique
Europeenne, 1928). French Double Grande (62.5" X 93.75") Jean
A. Mercier Artwork.
Many consider The Passion of Joan of Arc to be Danish
director Carl Theodor Dreyer's finest achievement. With documentary
style authenticity, Dreyer recreates Joan of Arc's trial and
execution with detailed accuracy, using breathtaking cinematography
to convey every emotion. It is because of this rule-breaking
cinematography, along with the superb acting, that the film retains
its marvelous power today. Dreyer was also able to portray a
different side to Joan's "passion," one that was just as erotic as
it was spiritual. Jean A. Mercier provides this incredible
illustration of Maria Falconetti at her most heart wrenching, an
expressive portrait in shimmering silver ink. Still beautiful
almost 90 years after is printing, this country of origin poster
shows fold wear, mild creases, small tears in the borders, and
toning in the borders and folds. Despite being backed on linen, no
further restoration efforts have been made. Fine/Very Fine on
Linen.